Stretch Role: How to Land the Job Your Resume Can’t Justify
A stretch role dies at the resume screen because nobody there will do the math on you. Here is how to network in, hand them the pieces, and land it.
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7 Job Search Myths That Keep Qualified People Stuck
Seven job search myths that keep qualified candidates stuck, and the specific move that replaces each one, from a coach who has placed 250+ tech pros.
Job Search Networking: Bob’s 8 Laws That Work in 2026
Job search networking isn’t about who you know. Bob’s 8 Laws are the rules that turn cold connections into referrals and referrals into offers.
LinkedIn Connection Request: Fewer Yeses, Far More Replies
A note on your LinkedIn connection request costs you acceptances and buys you replies. Here is the three-line note that actually gets an answer.
Q4 Job Search: Why September Decides Your January Offer
Most people pause the Q4 job search until January. That’s backwards – next year’s headcount gets decided this fall. Here are five moves to make now.
Job Search Skills Rot While You’re Great at Your Job
Being excellent at your job and being easy to hire are two different skill sets. Here’s how job search skills rot – and the four to rebuild first.
Follow Up After Applying: The 72-Hour Move Most Skip
Most candidates apply and wait. Here’s how to follow up after applying: who to message, when to send it, and the scripts that actually get a reply.
Target Company List: Build One Before You Apply Again
Most job seekers apply to whatever shows up. Here is how to build a target company list of 30-50 real employers and work it before the roles post.
AI Job Search: Use It to Think, Not to Write for You
Most people run an AI job search backwards, asking the tool to write first. Here are 5 rules for using AI to clarify, tailor, and rehearse.
Hidden Job Market: Where Tech Roles Actually Get Filled
The hidden job market isn’t a secret list. It’s the gap before a role gets posted – and here are five ways in before the crowd shows up.